Ministers Accused of Ignoring Advice in Scrapping Key Air Quality Regulations
The UK government is facing criticism for revoking two key air quality regulations that set legally binding emission reduction commitments for five pollutants. Despite advice from officials to consult the public and consider options for reform, ministers chose to ignore the recommendations and proceed with the scrapping of these regulations. This decision has raised concerns about a potential weakening of environmental protection and accountability.
Government Accused of Misleading Public Over Scrapped Air Quality Regulations
The article discusses the government's decision to scrap key air quality regulations on December 31st and how it has been criticised for doing so. Documents obtained by Ends Report and the Guardian reveal that the government ignored its officials' advice when revoking regulations 9 and 10 of the National Emission Ceiling (NEC) regulations, which set legally binding emission reduction commitments for five key air pollutants. This has raised concerns about accountability and transparency in the government's environmental protection efforts.
